Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 57m at 4:27 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:03 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Aug 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:382.07:142.012:410.61:060.56:118:17Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:181.97:551.91:260.71:430.56:128:16First Quarter2Mon
3Tue7:591.88:391.92:130.72:220.56:138:15First Quarter3Tue
4Wed8:461.89:281.93:030.83:060.66:138:13First Quarter4Wed
5Thu9:391.710:221.93:570.83:540.66:148:12First Quarter5Thu
6Fri10:381.711:192.04:550.84:470.66:158:11Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:381.75:540.85:430.66:168:10Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:162.012:341.76:520.86:400.56:178:09Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:082.11:241.87:450.77:350.56:188:08Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:562.22:121.98:320.68:270.46:198:07Full Moon10Tue
11Wed2:412.32:582.09:150.59:160.36:208:05Full Moon11Wed
12Thu3:252.33:452.19:560.410:040.36:208:04Full Moon12Thu
13Fri4:082.34:312.210:380.310:520.36:218:03Full Moon13Fri
14Sat4:532.35:192.211:200.311:420.46:228:02Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:392.36:082.312:040.36:238:00Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:272.26:592.312:360.412:520.36:247:59Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:192.17:532.31:340.51:430.36:257:58Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed8:162.08:522.22:360.62:390.46:267:56Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu9:181.99:582.23:420.63:390.46:277:55Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri10:271.911:092.24:500.74:430.56:277:54Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:371.95:570.75:490.56:287:52Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:172.212:401.97:000.66:520.46:297:51Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:172.21:372.07:560.67:510.46:307:49Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue2:092.32:272.08:450.68:430.46:317:48New Moon24Tue
25Wed2:552.33:142.19:280.59:300.46:327:47New Moon25Wed
26Thu3:362.23:572.110:070.510:120.46:337:45New Moon26Thu
27Fri4:142.24:382.110:420.510:520.56:347:44New Moon27Fri
28Sat4:512.25:162.111:140.511:300.66:347:42Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:262.15:532.111:460.56:357:41Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:022.06:292.112:070.612:180.56:367:39Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue6:392.07:052.112:450.712:530.66:377:38Waxing Crescent31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8635150)

Common Questions About Colonial Beach, VA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Colonial Beach, VA today?

Slack tide in Colonial Beach, VA is approximately 7:15 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Colonial Beach, VA?

Colonial Beach, VA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Colonial Beach, VA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Colonial Beach, VA?

Tide predictions for Colonial Beach, VA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Colonial Beach, VA?

Tide data for Colonial Beach, VA is sourced from NOAA Station #8635150. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8635150.

What is the moon phase in Colonial Beach, VA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Colonial Beach, VA is Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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